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Treatment and Complications

Salmonella recall and outbreak alert: Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. is investigating the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty snack food.  Over 50 people in at least 17 states have been sickened by the contaminated Veggie Booty.  Learn more about the Salmonella outbreak linked to Veggie Booty and the Veggie Booty recall.

As a public service, the firm has provided an outbreak FAQ for people wanting to know if they are part of this outbreak.  Questions about Salmonella symptoms, testing, evidence and other issues are answered.

Information on Salmonella Treatment and Complications

The following information about the treatment of Salmonella poisoning is provided by Pritzker | Olsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized law firm with a focus in the area of food-borne illness litigation, including Salmonella lawsuits. Lawyer Fred Pritzker has been interviewed by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In recognition of his achievements, other attorneys selected him for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America

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Salmonella Treatment

Most cases of salmonellosis are mild and brief. The Complications of Salmonella to you or your family member will most likely include a case of diarrhea that lasts for a few days, followed by a complete recovery.

In Salmonella cases where there is severe dehydration, Salmonella treatment includes hospitalized with an IV drip. If you or a member of your family appears to have a case of Salmonellosis and has difficulty drinking or keeping down fluids, you may want to contact your family physician.

High-Risk Groups and Salmonella Treatment

The groups who are most at risk of complications of Salmonella are the very young, the elderly, and people who have weakened immune systems who may experience severe symptoms. If you or your family member has Salmonella poisoning and is a member of one of these groups, you should be sure to maintain proper hydration by consuming lots of beverages.

Prevention of Fatality with Salmonella Treatment

In very rare cases, Salmonella poisoning can lead to death. Obtaining proper medical attention for people with severe cases of Salmonellosis is the best way to prevent death. In most cases, severe symptoms of Salmonella can be mitigated by a course of antibiotics.

Salmonella Lawyer Provides Free Consultations

If you or someone you love has been hospitalized after Salmonella poisoning or any other food poisoning, contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation regarding your legal rights and remedies. You can reach us by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our online consultation form.

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Non-O157 E. coli (Non-O157 STEC)

Non-O157 E. coli can cause serious injury and death, and yet ground beef contaminated with these strains of E. coli are not considered adulterated under federal law. The six most common strains of non-O157 E. coli include E. coli O26, E. coli O45, E. coli O103, E. coli O111, E. coli O121 and E. coli O145.

 

 

Steak E. coli Outbreak

Our E. coli lawyers are investigating cases of E. coli O157 that have been linked to steak served at restaurants in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.

 

Fairbank Farms Beef Recall Lawsuit

Fairbank Farms ground beef products have been associated with E. coli cases in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.

 

Petting Zoo Llama E. coli HUS

Our law firm has been retained to represent a 3-year-old child who contracted an E. coli infection after visiting an apple orchard/petting zoo in Minnesota. The child developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

 

E. coli Wrongful Death Settlement

We have recently settled a number of E. coli cases involving victims of various E. coli outbreaks, including a wrongful death claim.

 

Recent Foodborne Outbreaks

 

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